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Seasonal variation in the carotenoid pigment content and composition of Euphausia pacifica

Posted on:1990-04-15Degree:M.ScType:Thesis
University:University of Victoria (Canada)Candidate:Funk, Valerie AFull Text:PDF
GTID:2473390017453425Subject:Biology
Abstract/Summary:
The carotenoid pigment content and composition of Euphausia pacifica, preferential herbivore, was determined at monthly intervals from March, 1988 to May, 1989 to determine whether or not season and/or sexual maturity affected the carotenoid content/composition. The total weight specific carotenoid content varied from 306-536...
Keywords/Search Tags:Carotenoid, Content
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